We make ABA therapy fun!
About Newline Behavioral Solutions
Newline Behavioral Solutions (NBS) was formed to meet the neurodiverse community’s unmet, unique needs and demand for quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) autism therapy services. As a parent who understands the challenges families face with neurodivergent children, our founder, Jennifer Lewis, MS, LPC, BCBA, recognized that those seeking ABA therapy may not always have access to quality, personalized services or may have had negative experiences with previous providers. At NBS, we are highly skilled and trained in delivering high-quality, individualized ABA services, with a strong emphasis on providing each client personalized attention.
ABA is considered the most effective autism treatment-assisting in managing behavioral challenges and skill deficits within the areas such as (but not limited to), socialization, communication, sensory, motor, functional daily living, and functional play.
Contact us today to learn more how we can help meet the individual needs of your neurodiverse child(ren) and family!
Meet Some of Our Team
Jennifer Lewis
Clinical Director
Jennifer (Jen) Lewis, MS, BCBA, is the founder of Newline Behavioral Solutions (NBS) and has spent the past two decades supporting children and adults of all abilities.
In addition to her clinical work, Jen draws on her own experiences as a parent of children with unique learning and developmental needs, which deepens her understanding and commitment to helping families navigate their own paths.
She is passionate about lifelong learning and staying current with the most effective practices to serve the neurodivergent community.
Jen grew up and continues to live with her family in the western suburbs of Chicago. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her three children, cheering them on at baseball games and cheerleading events.
Melanie Sweeney M.A.
BCBA
Melanie graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Western Illinois University in 2010. After undergrad, Melanie focused working with neurodiverse children as a 1:1 Specialist. It was through this work experience that led her to learn more about ABA therapy and the positive impact it had on her clients. Throughout her graduate studies at Ball State University, beginning in 2014, she worked as a Behavioral Technician. After earning a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis from BSU, she was officially certified as a BCBA in May of 2019.
Melanie thrives in her career as a BCBA because of her dedication and passion for the field and clients! Melanie says watching her clients learn, grow, and thrive right before her eyes is the best part and why she loves being a BCBA so much!